http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2009/09/14/no-doubt-chris-martin-jimmy-buffett-set-for-bridge/

Two of pop music’s brightest stars _ Gwen Stefani and Chris Martin _ will take the stage during the 2009 Bridge School Benefit concerts at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. Stefani will perform with her platinum-selling band No Doubt, which recently came through the Bay Area on a highly successful reunion tour, while Martin will leave his mates in Coldplay behind to play rare solo sets.

 

 

 

The concerts are set for 5 p.m. Oct. 24 and 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Tickets are $39.50-$150 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Sunday through 877-598-6659 and http://www.livenation.com.

 

 

 

Other top names scheduled to perform at both concerts include pop-rocker Sheryl Crow, indie-folk act Fleet Foxes, Australian hard-rockers Wolfmother, alt-rock icon Gavin Rossdale (Stefani’s husband) and, of course, the event’s organizer, Neil Young. The Monsters of Folk, the indie-pop dream team of Conor Oberst, Yim Yames, M Ward and Mike Mogis, will also appear on both days.

 

 

 

Each concert, however, boosts individual appeal. Notably, Parrotheads will want to purchase tickets for Saturday’s affair, which is when their leader, Jimmy Buffett, will make his long-awaited Bridge School debut. On Sunday, Buffett’s spot will be filled by popular comedian Adam Sandler, who recently starred in the Judd Apatow-directed film “Funny People.” Sandler is best known for such films as “Billy Madison” and “Happy Gilmore,” but he’s also a platinum-selling recording artist.

 

 

 

In all, the lineup should be taken as a breath of fresh air by Bridge regulars, who have long complained that Young relies too heavily on the same cast of performers, such as Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews. Of all the acts on the bill, only Crow and Young have performed at past Bridge benefits. That number could change, however, since Young commonly adds more acts to the lineup as the dates draw closer.

 

 

 

These concerts are fundraisers for Hillsborough’s Bridge School, which aids students with severe learning disabilities.

 

 

This is about an hour away from my house; at the same place I saw Coldplay last July... :surprised:

Why alone? :thinking: He'll probably play some acoustic stuff, let's hope it gets recorded.

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2009/09/14/no-doubt-chris-martin-jimmy-buffett-set-for-bridge/

 

 

 

This is about an hour away from my house; at the same place I saw Coldplay last July... :surprised:

Does this mean we can sleep at your place? :wink3:

Perv.

^^ :lol:

Perv.

:wink3: Me likes.

Wow!!!

:stunned:

 

He'll perform solo???

But what is he gonna do without Jonny-boy?

Haha, just kidding

:D

 

It's gonna be PERFECT, of course!

 

Lucky Californians!!!!

Oooh, "rare solo sets"...I like the sound of that!

 

Sorry off topic, but everytime I see the bands that you saw/will see in your sig, strawberryfields, I go berserk...lucky! :bomb:

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2009/09/14/no-doubt-chris-martin-jimmy-buffett-set-for-bridge/

 

 

 

This is about an hour away from my house; at the same place I saw Coldplay last July... :surprised:

 

Dang, I should go...we went one year, many years ago...it's only an hour flight, and my best friend lives in the Bay Area...won't make up for Tampa, but it's something.

Jonny should do a solo set, he can sing his part in Don't Panic and play all his solo's. :wacky:

Last time he did this, we got Bucket for a Crown!! :)

Chris solo!! Hope it will be recorded (professionally)

Damn, sounds awesome. A few days after my 21st birthday, but I doubt anyone would pay me for the hour-long flight up there. Unless I organized a weekend road trip.

 

Though I have to wonder, with that many artists performing, is Chris even gonna have that much time?

I'd love to go see this, it will be a welcome change from all the Viva-concerts I've been to. They've been great, but I'd really like to see some different live Coldplay music. :)

Damn, sounds awesome. A few days after my 21st birthday, but I doubt anyone would pay me for the hour-long flight up there. Unless I organized a weekend road trip.

 

Though I have to wonder, with that many artists performing, is Chris even gonna have that much time?

 

Good question.

Because generally, when he performs solo, it's only for 1 or 2 songs. (unless I'm wrong?)

But maybe this is gonna change...?

As Kmm said, last time he did this we got Bucket For A Crown. He's probably got one new song in store, at least.

NOTE: If you're going, bring recording equiptment!

"In all, the lineup should be taken as a breath of fresh air by Bridge regulars, who have long complained that Young relies too heavily on the same cast of performers, such as Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews. Of all the acts on the bill, only Crow and Young have performed at past Bridge benefits. That number could change, however, since Young commonly adds more acts to the lineup as the dates draw closer."

 

Hmm, maybe the rest of the boys will make a cameo appearance - can you imagine? :D

I'm so going! I live like 45 minutes away from Mountain View!!!! I'm so excited!!!!

Oooh, "rare solo sets"...I like the sound of that!

 

Sorry off topic, but everytime I see the bands that you saw/will see in your sig, strawberryfields, I go berserk...lucky! :bomb:

 

:wacky: Thank you!

 

 

Though I have to wonder, with that many artists performing, is Chris even gonna have that much time?

 

That's what I'm worried about. I sent them an email asking how many songs each artist will perform, but I don't want to pay $90 for good seats and only hear 2 songs from Chris, and then have to sit through a bunch of other artists I'm not crazy about. (although I am excited for Fleet Foxes).

Is Chris performing at both performances?

I don´t think he´ll only do 2 songs.. I don´t think he´s going to fly to America for 2 songs?

It will probably be like what he did on Absolute Radio. Whatever he does, I can't wait! And I will definitely be recording!

:wacky: Thank you!

 

 

 

That's what I'm worried about. I sent them an email asking how many songs each artist will perform, but I don't want to pay $90 for good seats and only hear 2 songs from Chris, and then have to sit through a bunch of other artists I'm not crazy about. (although I am excited for Fleet Foxes).

 

I understand, but after that performance maybe you won't see Coldplay until their next tour...which will be...who know when! in a few years!

 

 

I don´t think he´ll only do 2 songs.. I don´t think he´s going to fly to America for 2 songs?

 

I don't think the distance is a problem for a big artist like him...

He probably travels a lot, between his houses in London, NYC (and he owns one in LA? I don't remember)

 

Look at Jay-Z: he just flew from NYC to Manchester last Saturday to the Coldplay concert, and then flew back to NYC on the same night...!!!

Damn! Curse me living all the way on the other side of the country.

Maybe he will be in the States to do Tampa, and Jonny, will and Guy are coming in:wink3: